High Temps, Sunlight Heighten Risk of Blue-green Algae in Farm Ponds Jun 22, 2018 by Pat Melgares, Kansas State University Extension Livestock producers are urged to routinely monitor ponds and other watering sources during the hot summer months to guard against the formation of blue-green algae.
Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine Feb 03, 2018 by Dan McFarland - Penn State Extension Medical goldmine, pipe dream or somewhere between?
Feedstuff Situation: Corn, Soybean Meal and Hay Aug 24, 2018 by Livestock Marketing Information Center Corn prices are forecast to remain near year ago levels well into 2019.
Making Smart Hay Buying Decisions Sep 10, 2018 by Adele Harty and Taylor Grussing, South Dakota State University Extension Purchasing hay based on quality is a key to ensuring the best product for the price, but it requires being proactive and asking the right questions.
Silage Harvest Options for a Wet Fall Aug 26, 2019 by Sara Bauder and Warren Rusche, South Dakota State University Extension There is no easy fix to a ‘missed’ silage cutting, but there are a few options to consider.
Still Time to Grow Forage Aug 28, 2018 by Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Hay prices continue to be elevated and burdensome on ration costs. Forage produced from fall covers could prove to be an extremely wise investment.
Fumonisin Not Expected to be Major Yearly Problem for Corn Producers Mar 05, 2018 by Kay Ledbetter, Texas A&M AgriLife More research needed for corn growers and cattle feeders.
Researchers Test Alfalfa with Bermudagrass to Increase Forage Quality, Grow Revenue Oct 18, 2017 by Clemson University Clemson researchers are teaming with area farmers to learn how to grow alfalfa with bermudagrass to increase forage quality.
Hay Evaluation: RFV Versus RFQ Oct 18, 2017 by David Burton, University of Missouri Extension Any farmer that has had forage tested bought hay or entered a hay show, there is a chance they are familiar with the acronym, RFV.
Facts and Fiction About Hemp in Animal Feed Feb 03, 2018 by Greg Henderson Here's what you need to know about hemp as a feed ingredient for cattle.
A Look Back at the U.S. Hay Market Over the Last 100 Years Nov 21, 2018 by Carl Zulauf, Ohio State University Harvested tons of all hay trended higher during most of the 20th Century, but lower during the 21st Century.
Silage Considerations Oct 12, 2017 by Galen Erickson, Ph.D., Extension Beef Feedlot Specialist and Professor, University of NebraskaLincoln If silage is not correctly packed into a bunker (or bagged or put in silos), oxygen will remain in the pile which leads to greater shrink losses.
Mycotoxins: Testing and Surveillance to Reduce Risk Apr 24, 2018 by John Maday Mycotoxins represent a broad category of toxic agents produced by various naturally occurring fungi, mostly soil borne and environmentally dependent.
Silage Harvest Plans Sep 12, 2018 by Taylor Grussing and Tracey Erickson, South Dakota State University Extension Fall is here, which means corn silage harvest is in full swing for many livestock producers across the Midwest.
Hay Harvest Considerations May 14, 2018 by Wyatt Bechtel Forage maturity is the biggest driver of nutritional quality.
Removing Guesswork from Feed Buying Oct 10, 2017 by Wyatt Bechtel Buying grain to feed livestock can be expensive, but there are ways to protect your risk and reduce market volatility.
High Nitrate in Hay Causes Cow Deaths Feb 25, 2019 by Duane Dailey, University of Missouri Extension Adding extra fertility after drought is boosting toxins like nitrates in hay.
Water Content Key in Making Corn Silage Sep 04, 2018 by Ellen Crawford, NDSU Extension Service Making corn silage requires moisture for proper fermentation.
Less Beef, More Beans Equals Smelly Report Jan 17, 2019 by Greg Henderson "The emissions from EAT-Lancet's global launch tour will persist in the environment far longer than methane from livestock animals."
Forage Testing: A Key Decision Aide in 2018 Aug 22, 2018 by Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Forage analysis can be a useful tool to remove some of the mystery concerning the hay that producers will feed this winter.
